Personal Injury

Study Shows Physical Therapy Can Help Children with Cerebral Palsy

July 22, 2013

Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have shown that a certain kind of rehabilitation can add gray matter to the brains of children, effectively remodeling their brains. The research involved therapy for children with…

Illinois Speed Limit May Be Raised

July 19, 2013

A bill has been sent to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn that would raise the state’s speed limit on rural interstate highways to 70 mph from the current 65 mph. Supporters of the change said that an…

Researchers Say Hospitals Should Track Workplace Injuries

July 18, 2013

Researchers say that a small change in the way hospitals record data could have a big impact on preventing occupational safety and health hazards. The researchers, from Drexel University’s School of Health, say that recording industry…

Doctor’s Medical License Suspended Due to Malpractice Case Over Inmate Death

July 16, 2013

A doctor has had his medical license suspended after the state of Illinois learned of a medical malpractice case against him over the death of a jail inmate. According to the Illinois Department of Financial and…

Allstate to Help Parents Monitor Teen Driving

July 14, 2013

The insurance company Allstate Corp. is preparing to launch products aimed at parents who want to monitor the driving habits of their teenage children. The Northbrook, Illinois-based insurer is adding the features to its usage-based policies.…

Women Added to Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Hazing

July 12, 2013

The family of a fraternity pledge who died after drinking heavily at a party is attempting to add defendants to a wrongful death lawsuit against the fraternity and some members. The family of David Bogenberger plans…

IWCC Rules Fall at Work Personal in Nature, Not Compensable

July 10, 2013

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission issued a ruling denying benefits to an operator who sustained an injury while moving between workstations, because the injury was the result of a risk that was personal to the individual…

Another Birth Injury Suit Filed Over Depakote in Illinois Federal Court

July 9, 2013

A new lawsuit has been filed in the names of 36 children whose mothers took the anti-epileptic drug Depakote while they were pregnant. The lawsuits allege that the plaintiffs suffered birth injuries as a result of…

Workplace Safety Fair to Be Held in Chicago Area

July 5, 2013

A workplace safety fair will be held June 18 at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook, Illinois. Safety and health professionals will learn about work safety products and educational resources to maintain a safer…

Diagnostic Errors Are Top Reason for Malpractice Claims

July 1, 2013

A recent study has found that the most common cause of medical malpractice claims is diagnostic errors. Researchers used the National Practitioner Data Bank, a record of actions against health care professionals by state licensing bodies,…